With your TV blasting, kids asking you everything under the sun, and sink full of dishes that won’t leave you alone, sometimes you need a distraction from your distractions! It helps if your much-needed distraction is a relaxing and peaceful one too.

Some people have to resort to sneaking away in the bathroom for their only moment of peace, while others use going to the grocery store as their way to get away from “it all.” Well, if you’re one of those people who have to resort to unconventional methods for peace and quiet, you’re in luck. You may not realize it but your outdoor living space is the perfect location to create a peaceful and relaxing space for you to go to and clear your mind.

With the right essentials, you can have your very own outdoor oasis without leaving home or resorting to the bathroom. If you have the outdoor space to do it, here are some of the items you need for your patio

Patio Essentials Needed to Create a Peaceful and Relaxing Outdoor Living Space

Wind Chimes

When a nice cool breeze comes through, there’s nothing better than the sweet sound of wind chimes harmonizing with the wind to create beautiful music together. It’s been said that these Earthy instruments have been around since 1100BC and were designed to ward off evil spirits and attract kind spirits. It’s also designed to promote luck and bring positive energy as well. So, when you’re designing your outdoor space, don’t forget to hang your wind chimes in an area that will get good exposure to the wind but not very much or else you will have to restring the wind chimes.

Patio Furniture

Part of relaxing in your outdoor space is having the right furniture to relax on. From outdoor dining tables and sectionals to chaises and sectionals, there are limitless options for quality furniture. But the key to selecting the right kind of furniture is to make sure you’re not just getting furniture for looks but also for durability and comfort as well. You just need to shop around for the best in patio furniture.

Bird Bath Fountain

The great thing about bird bath fountains is that they can be used on your patio or in your garden… either way, they are beautiful water features to have in your outdoor living space. You have the option of creating these fountains as a DIY project or can simply purchase them online or from a local yard and landscaping business. This addition to your outdoor living space will not only be beautiful but it will most definitely be a great distraction to look at instead of a social media page… Sometimes you just need to unwind, and bird watching is a great way to do so.

Fire Pit

On those chilly evenings where there’s a nice breeze and you want to snuggle up on your patio sectional with a warm blanket, the only thing that could make the evening even better is a warm fire pit (and maybe a nice glass of wine as well). There are actually all kinds of fire pits out these days, and will fit whatever look or vibe you’re going for in creating your outdoor space. So whether you’re going for a Bohemian or country chic outdoor design style, you will most definitely find a fire pit that meets your desired look.

Last but certainly not least…

The whole point of you creating a peaceful and relaxing outdoor living space is that you didn’t have a space to go to in the first place. So what makes you think that noise and chaos won’t follow you outdoors? Because it will…

In order for your outdoor space to truly benefit you for what you created it for, you’re going to have to set some boundaries and try to get yourself on a bit of a schedule… almost like business hours but relaxation hours.

Maybe when you get home from work, you do all your interactions with your family and get dinner started. But once everyone has eaten and homework is finished, you can spend your evening in your outdoor oasis to have that much-needed quality time to yourself. But be sure you make the effort to set aside the time to designate that time for yourself… If you don’t, there wouldn’t even be any need for you to create the space; Set those boundaries and carve out some “me time” in your life.

Whether you’re stressed from work or certain relationships, everyone needs a mental break from time to time, and getting some time outdoors could be your ticket to do just that. Before you stress yourself out, go outside and take a moment to smell the roses while they’re in bloom.